TripAdvisor Reviews Golden Parks Inn Kodaikanal

Travel Blogs from Kodaikanal

... There's a stretch of footpath in Kodai (as it's affectionately known. Or known by lazy *******s who can't be ***** to get the last two syllables out) called Coakers Walk which is soooo ******* gorgeous they've put a gate at each end and they charge you ₹5 (plus ₹10 for your camera) to walk down it, and you'll pay it an' all, because one of the advantages ...

... the one to suggest they are getting less happiness from their labour than the much better paid factory or agricultural workers in Australia. Of course the average Indian has less money, but then the only important thing about money is having enough of it to pay the bills. On this count we westerners certainly seem to have developed an extraordinary ability to keep increasing our bills with the resultant unrelenting pressure on our financial situation. Only perhaps in health, as ...

... Swedish friends every night with the thunder and moan of buffaloes in the background. Yesterday, a buffalo came up to the grass just outside our rooms which was both scary and exhilarating. We've also made friends with a stray dog whom we've named Cashew who follows us to town now and sleeps next to us when we play cards. I have also had my first motorbike ride in Indian traffic which was equally as nervy. Kodaikanal is more touristy than we imagined but its ...

... of plants and trees, including the poinsettia trees, the wild morning glory, sedum and stashorn fern, just to name a few. I always love walking among flowers. This was no exception. Afterwards we drove to see the Mattupatty Dam, and a nearby recreation area where you can go boating. It was disheartening to see the garbage on the shore abutting the lake. It took a lot away from the natural beauty. On the way back I asked Biju to stop at an ...

... fact that we were 1,500 metres above sea level in the hills. However, it has raised reservations about returning home. If we were cold when it is 28 degrees in India how the hell are we going to feel in England in September in 15 degrees (at most)……UGGS at the airport will be required.